Term
| What must you open your character answer with? |
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Definition
Three adjectives, or statements that describe what you find out about the character in the extract.
Example: In this extract you fid out that Slim is a natural leader, respected and almost too good to be true. |
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Term
| How many 'zoom ins' do you need to talk about? |
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Definition
Aim for 3
Example:
There was a gravity in his manner
All talk stopped when he spoke
he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty |
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Term
| What do each of the zoom ins need to show? |
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Definition
Each zoom in needs to show one of the qualities that you outlined in the opening:
There was a gravity in his manner - Natural leader
All talk stopped when he spoke - respected
he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty - too good to be true |
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Term
| How do you start talking about the zoom in? |
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Definition
You say what quality it shows and explain briefly what it means.
'There was a gravity in his manner' shows that Slim is a natural leader. 'Gravity' means there is a weight or strength. 'Maner' refers to how he comes accross to others. |
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| What do you do with the zoom in after you have said what it means? |
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Definition
You explain how it shows the quality that you say it shows.
Example
Because he has a weight, or a strength about his 'manner', the other farm workers will listen to him and believe what he is saying. This quality makes him a natural leader, as a leader needs to be someone who others take notice of and have confidence in. |
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